Cary Audio Design Xciter - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATION
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SOURCE SELECTOR
The Source Selector switch, located on the front panel, allows the selection of one of three input
stereo source selections connected to the RCA input jacks on the rear panel. Simply rotate the
knob of the selector switch to the desired input source.
LISTENING LEVEL
The Listening Level control, a potentiometer located in middle of the front panel, allows the
adjustment of the listening level (or output volume). Simply rotate the knob of the control to
either increase or reduce the listening level. Alternatively, the listening level can be remotely
controlled. The Remote Control Operation sections details the use of the hand held remote for
this function.
REMOTE CONTROL
The hand held remote control allows the convenient adjustment of both listening level and the
mute function. Point the hand held remote toward the amplifier front panel and press the remote
control Volume “-” button to reduce listening level or press remote control Volume “+” button to
increase listening level. The listening level potentiometer is motorized and you will see the large
Listening Level control knob physically move as you adjust the listening level.
Point the hand held remote toward the amplifier front panel and press the remote control “Mute”
button to activate Mute. Press “Mute” button again to deactivate the Mute function. A red LED
indicator lamp located between the Source Selector switch and the Listening Level control will
illuminate when the Mute function is On. The LED will go off when the Mute function is Off.
The infrared (IR) sensor is located on the front panel between the Listening Level control and the
Headphone On/Off switch. The IR sensor must be free of obstructions in order to receive the
signals from the hand held remote. The remote must be pointed to the front panel of the
amplifier to function correctly.
HEADPHONE FUNCTION
The Headphone On/Off switch, located on the front panel, allows the output of the amplifier to
be switched from the speakers to headphone jack when the switch is rotated to the “On”
position. When the switch is set to the “Off” position the output of the amplifier is switched only
to the speaker jacks. The headphone jack is not functional while the speakers are operating and
the speaker jacks are not functioning when the headphone jack is active. A blue LED indicator
lamp located just above the Headphone Jack will illuminate when the Headphone Jack is On. The
LED will go off when the Headphone function is Off.
The 3 circuit headphone jack accepts a ¼” diameter stereo plug. Be sure to plug your
headphone plug securely into the headphone jack. The CAD
Xciter is capable of driving nearly
any dynamic headphone set to very high levels. The Listening Level control should be turned to a
low setting prior to listening with headphones to avoid potential exposure to excessively loud
sound levels. The listening level can then be adjusted to a comfortable setting.